Practical Python: Learn programming for the real world!
A project in Washington, DC by Fletcher Heisler000days
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An e-book to teach programming through hands-on, interesting examples that are useful and fun!
Backers: 2007
Average Pledge Per Backer: $11
Funded: $21,150 of $800
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 19th (21 days)
Project By: Fletcher Heisler
Backers: 2007
Average Pledge Per Backer: $11
Funded: $21,150 of $800
Dates: Jul 30th -> Aug 19th (21 days)
Project By: Fletcher Heisler
$21,150
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 19 @ 23:01 -0400 GMT
2643%
of goal
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Latest News
New Project: Advanced Web Development! 
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We've got a new Kickstarter in full swing for teaching advanced web development and all the necessary skills that go along with that. Check it out! We'll be adding some materials to the previous two courses as well. As part of this project,... (Read More)
Site Updates!
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
RealPython.com got a makeover! Some quick but important updates: Your old login is no longer needed; instead, we will be sending out email updates with links to download any new material when it becomes available. Real Python for the Web (originally... (Read More)
Version 2 released - and a new project!
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Just to make sure everyone knows (although backers should have received an email), a new version of the course is out that includes syntax highlighting to make the code examples easier to read as well as support for Python 3 (where possible). If... (Read More)
Released to the public, and various updates
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The e-book is released! You should have received an email from me at the end of September with instructions for downloading the book. If not, email me and I'll resend the instructions right away. The book is now available to the public as well, so... (Read More)
The time has come...
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
It's finally finished! If you are a backer receiving the e-book, I will be emailing you tomorrow with instructions for logging in and downloading the course from the new website. (If it gets to be Monday and you still haven't received an email, just... (Read More)
A strong finish!
August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again to all of you for your support and participation. I clearly never expected to see over 2,000 backers, but it's amazing and encouraging given how much work I'm putting in to make a great course for you all. Given the tremendous number of... (Read More)
Quick progress report
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Well over 1,000 of you and still a week left - I might have underestimated how popular this project would be! I'm making good progress on the book. It's shaping up to be a fairly substantial work - easily over 100 pages in length, not including all... (Read More)
New topics! New survey!
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
There are over 600 of you already! Thanks for all the great feedback, everyone. I've read through hundreds of requests to include specific topics. Of course not everything can be included (even if Python can do everything), but I do have some good... (Read More)
Lots of news!
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, you guys rock. I never expected to see this much support and involvement from the community this quickly, and it's really encouraging! Keep up the good work and spread the word :) A few things worth mentioning... MediaCheck out the... (Read More)
It's a go!
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, fully funded in only a day... Thanks for your support! I've already gotten great feedback from a third of you, but if you haven't done so yet, be sure to take the quick survey so I know what you want to learn most. I'm looking forward to... (Read More)
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